Georgia farmers on alert as New World Screwworm confirmed in Texas, New Mexico
SCREVEN COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A parasite not seen in the United States since the 1960s is making a comeback, and Georgia cattle producers are watching closely.The New World Screwworm has been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, raising alarms across the South. The pest — eradicated in the U.S. more th
Juneteenth celebrated at historic Penn Center on St. Helena Island
ST. HELENA ISLAND, S.C. (WTOC) - Even with the threat of storms, hundreds of people gathered Friday at the historic Penn Center on St. Helena Island to celebrate Juneteenth with a day centered on history, music, and community.The event marked the third year the Penn Center, recognized as the first s
Chinese nationals sentenced in Georgia drug trafficking conspiracy; defendants to be deported after prison terms
WAYCROSS, Ga. (WTOC) - Six defendants involved in a southern Georgia drug trafficking operation have been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty in connection with a multi-county marijuana growing scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia.The sen
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